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Al Mega

Al Mega is the CEO and driving force behind Comic Crusaders, bringing the WEPA energy to comics, pop culture, music, tech, podcasting and the business behind the fandom. Expect creator-first conversations, sharp takes, a little Brooklyn attitude and a whole lot of love for the culture. The Crusade Never Ends!

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Comic Book News December 9, 2025

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival Returns with a Spectacular Line Up of 2026 Guests

Alan Davis, Alex Maleev, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Andy Belanger, Becky Cloonan, Brian Bolland, Carmen Carnero, Dani, David Mack, Dustin Nguyen, Enrique Breccia, Enrico…

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Comic Book News December 9, 2025

First Look: The Holidays Get Gruesome in EC Comics’ SHIVER SUSPENSTORIES 2 #1

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, THAT’S NOT SANTA COMING DOWN THE CHIMNEY… IT’S A TORRENT OF BLOOD, GUTS, AND GORE IN THE IMMORTAL TRADITION…

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Comics December 7, 2025

WHAT’S ON THE SHELF, DEC. 10TH – INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS

This list is based on the shipping dates from the distributors order forms. Not all comicbook shops order all items. If you have questions…

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Comics December 7, 2025

Swat Kats First Comic is the BIGGEST Single Issue Kickstarter Ever!

The SWAT KATS – FIRST EVER COMIC BOOK Kickstarter campaign launched on October 28th and concluded on November 29th, raising an impressive…

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Comics December 7, 2025

WHAT’S ON THE SHELF, DEC. 10TH – PREMIER PUBLISHERS

This list is based on the shipping dates from the distributors order forms. Not all comicbook shops order all items. If you have questions…

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Comics December 7, 2025

WHAT’S ON THE SHELF, DEC. 10TH – THE BIG 2

This list is based on the shipping dates from the distributors order forms. Not all comicbook shops order all items. If you have questions…

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Comic Reviews December 7, 2025

THE DOCTOR STRANGE #1 REVIEW

Yo, Doctor Strange #1 comes in HOT like it just took the F train straight from Asgard to Delanceyno delays, no mercy,…

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Comic Reviews December 7, 2025

Nemesis Forever #4 Review

Nemesis Forever #4 comes in HOT like it’s trying to snatch your eyebrows off your face with pure villain energy. We’re talking…

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Comic Book News December 5, 2025

PANDOLA! Coming Soon from Nakama Press.

Some journeys change the world. This one will change the truth. A rescue mission turns into a reckoning as the line between…

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Comic Crusaders Podcast December 4, 2025

Comic Crusaders Podast #637 – T.C. Moth Talks Curriculum: A Texas Teacher Tale

In this episode, your fearless host Al Mega cracks open the world of public education like a busted locker after 7th periodwith…

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